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Are environmentally friendly cars really helping?
Written by ED on June 17, 2008 – 11:34 am -
It’s a joy to see automobiles manufacturers taking the cue to re-design their cars due to global warming, with Honda announcing the continual production of fuel cell cars. Of course, there are also other options of hybrid and electric cars to contemplate with. All of them look promising in our desperate attempt to save Earth.
It’s little wonder that vehicular discharge is one of the critical contributors to the deterioration of our climate. However, I actually question how effective these moves will be. Is it really going to help our planet? Or is it just another marketing chant like how some companies use charities to market themselves?
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China bank staffs bought shoes with donations
Written by ED on June 14, 2008 – 7:13 am -Didn’t I just said, be smart and not blind? Now, employees of China biggest bank were caught buying 56 pairs of Nike shoes using donated funds meant for earthquake victims after an audit. Yesterday, it was a rumour. Today, it’s a fact. Receipts were faked and apparently, a few other fund-raising accounts have been frozen too. I will leave you to read the report yourself.
We are always quick to show how generous we are in times of needs, and we blindly step into donation drives without further scrutinizing the organizations that solicits for donations. In a way, some of us are afraid of being labelled as lacking in compassion or empathy. But looking at all these corruptions, perhaps we should be happy to be “lacking” in these.
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Obama officially takes the “war” to Internet
Written by ED on June 13, 2008 – 4:57 pm -It’s heartening to see a serious attempt by a politician in using the internet to fight against messages with intent of harm. We know how powerful the internet can be, both good and bad. You can share the beautiful causes of charity and actions against cruelty or environmental protection with Facebook groups. At the same time, you can disrupt someone’s life by posing up revengeful articles or hurtful purposes.
I actually visited the site, Fight the Smears, and thought it was a rather appropriate title. In truth, I didn’t quite expect any politician to officially declare “war” in the internet realm. Governments and politicians all over the world still rely on traditional media more than new media to bring across their points anyway.
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[VIDEO] David Icke on Global Conspiracy (9/11 and 7/7)
Written by ED on June 7, 2008 – 3:32 am -When Jo first introduced me to David Icke’s conspiracy talks, I was totally blown away by the points raised. Moreover, she and I are both against the whole idea of monopolization. I can’t say what’s right or what’s wrong specifically, it’s really up to you to determine what to believe and what not to. The key is, understanding these points with an open heart.
A little mention was done about control of internet and freedom of speech on the internet. I am not going to bore you so enjoy the videos I found. I decided to pluck the better quality videos, instead of some other bad ones that you can barely see the slides.
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Step aside McCain… Obama’s here!
Written by ED on June 4, 2008 – 8:36 pm -
If only Singapore politicians can learn to speak, off the head and from the heart without muttering a simple sentence, I think they will definitely gain a little more respect. That’s the first thing on my mind when I woke up to the delightful news of Barack Obama winning the Democratic nomination for the US Presidency Election.
I have always preferred Barack Obama anyway. What drove me behind this man is his consistency in wanting to bring troops home from Iraq and the emphasis on making lives better for his citizens. I had also said sometime ago, that he was one whom I feel truly understands what the average citizen of America needs. When a country places too much attention to resolving problems in other countries and not the problems in her own, it spells trouble.
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